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TN SB1717
TN SB1717AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to domestic abuse.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates a criminal offense of knowingly violating a no contact order issued as part of a defendant's sentence or conditions of probation or parole following conviction for certain criminal offenses in which the alleged victim of the offense is a domestic abuse victim; punishes a violation as a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense for knowingly violating a "no contact order," which is a court order preventing someone from contacting a specific person. This applies to no contact orders issued before a defendant is released on bond after being arrested for a domestic abuse-related crime, or no contact orders issued as part of a sentence, probation, or parole for such a conviction. The bill also amends existing law to clarify that violating such an order is a crime whether the person has been arrested or convicted of the underlying domestic abuse offense, and a violation is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, which is a serious but less severe criminal offense. This measure aims to strengthen protections for domestic abuse victims by ensuring that court-ordered no contact provisions are strictly enforced.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1717&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1624 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1624.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1717.pdf |
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